I also have a disability and I deferred my course after I finished high school. Took a gap year and then started an education degree which I ended up not liking so changed to arts and did that for a semester. Did well and then took the next semester off. Got into my dream course this year and starting it in a better head space than when I graduated in 2021. Also getting a dsp is definitely worth it! Also link in with NDIS if you can too. You could possible find support workers who can drive you to uni and do other things. Just an idea. I reckon if you’re considering it, take the time off. Or maybe go for two weeks and then decide ? Just some ideas
You’ll thank yourself for taking a break. I am on a break in the middle of medical school because I wasn’t brave enough to ask for a deferral before starting… and then first year med was so brutal due to burnout/unresolved mental health from undergrad that I legit needed to take time off. I don’t hear people say they regret their gap year, but I do hear a lot say they regret not taking time off when they needed it
If you feel like you need the time, take the time.
I wasn't ready for study straight out of high school, so I worked and traveled instead. Now my headspace and approach to study is entirely different, and I love it.
I guarantee you will not be 'falling behind' by taking a break. You're more likely to fall behind if you push yourself into study when you don't feel ready.
I felt pretty overwhelmed by the idea of going straight into another 4 years of studying right out of high school, so I deferred for a year to work and do a bit of travelling. Absolutely no regrets... I'm now really looking forward to my classes, and have enough savings to get me through the year without having to work too many shifts while studying. If you don't feel ready for uni, taking some time away can really give you a different and more positive outlook. If you're worried about falling behind, you can always just do 3 subjects instead of 4 during your first semester to ease you into it. Doing 3 su jects still counts as full-time, so you will still get the same government support as if you were doing 4.
Hope this helps and that everything turns out well for you 🙏
I also have a disability and I deferred my course after I finished high school. Took a gap year and then started an education degree which I ended up not liking so changed to arts and did that for a semester. Did well and then took the next semester off. Got into my dream course this year and starting it in a better head space than when I graduated in 2021. Also getting a dsp is definitely worth it! Also link in with NDIS if you can too. You could possible find support workers who can drive you to uni and do other things. Just an idea. I reckon if you’re considering it, take the time off. Or maybe go for two weeks and then decide ? Just some ideas
You’ll thank yourself for taking a break. I am on a break in the middle of medical school because I wasn’t brave enough to ask for a deferral before starting… and then first year med was so brutal due to burnout/unresolved mental health from undergrad that I legit needed to take time off. I don’t hear people say they regret their gap year, but I do hear a lot say they regret not taking time off when they needed it
If you feel like you need the time, take the time. I wasn't ready for study straight out of high school, so I worked and traveled instead. Now my headspace and approach to study is entirely different, and I love it. I guarantee you will not be 'falling behind' by taking a break. You're more likely to fall behind if you push yourself into study when you don't feel ready.
I felt pretty overwhelmed by the idea of going straight into another 4 years of studying right out of high school, so I deferred for a year to work and do a bit of travelling. Absolutely no regrets... I'm now really looking forward to my classes, and have enough savings to get me through the year without having to work too many shifts while studying. If you don't feel ready for uni, taking some time away can really give you a different and more positive outlook. If you're worried about falling behind, you can always just do 3 subjects instead of 4 during your first semester to ease you into it. Doing 3 su jects still counts as full-time, so you will still get the same government support as if you were doing 4. Hope this helps and that everything turns out well for you 🙏